NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,853 km
5,501 miles
TEY
Tingeyri
Iceland
Distance
8,853 km
5,501 mi / 4,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
339°
north northwest

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NBO TEY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tingeyri Airport
IATA Code NBO TEY
ICAO Code HKJK BITE
City Nairobi Tingeyri
Country Kenya Iceland
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 5,330 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 65.870000, -23.560000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tingeyri (TEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tingeyri Airport (TEY) in Tingeyri, Iceland is 8,853 kilometers (5,501 miles / 4,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:23 in Nairobi, it's 02:23 in Tingeyri. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,265 feet between the two airports. Tingeyri Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tingeyri (TEY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Tingeyri Airport (TEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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